Treaty of Westphalia and Sovereignty

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Which event directly led to the creation of the Treaty of Westphalia?

The French Revolution
The signing of the Magna Carta
The spread of the Napoleonic Code
The Thirty Years’ War (correct)

What impact did Napoleon Bonaparte have on the Westphalian system?

He signed additional treaties to strengthen the Westphalian structure
He fully supported and reinforced the Westphalian principles
He abolished the notion of sovereignty and nation-state
He challenged the Westphalian system by spreading French revolutionary ideals (correct)

What was one outcome of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe?

Enforcement of religious unity throughout European countries
Establishment of absolute monarchies across Europe
Spread of liberal ideologies through the Napoleonic Code (correct)
Endorsement of hereditary aristocracy in government

In what way did the Napoleonic Code differ from the existing systems in Europe?

It encouraged meritocracy in government service (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the signers of the Treaty of Westphalia commit to interacting with each other?

They acknowledged their complete control over their own domestic affairs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the emergence of the concept of European civilization as fundamental in understanding the international order?

The Battle of Waterloo (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of creating the Concert of Europe by royal powers after the Battle of Waterloo?

To prevent another war and maintain privileges (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes political globalization according to the text?

Involvement of government-independent elements like NGOs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect of political globalization is exemplified by the existence of the United Nations?

Declining importance of nation-states (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do civil society organizations act globally under globalization, according to the text?

By forming alliances with organizations in other countries and directly lobbying international organizations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge associated with global governance, as discussed in the text?

Interpreting and enforcing laws (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it politically difficult for a nation-state to try to stop the flow of digital information through borders?

It is likely to be ineffective and unpopular (D) Signup and view all the answers

What makes the emergence of global governance more likely, according to the text?

Highly fluctuating power dynamics among nation-states (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of global governance, what do norms primarily refer to?

Expectations about what is normal and reasonable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect contributes to the importance of global governance in areas such as human rights protection and conservation management?

Differing interpretations and engagements with rules (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant mode of organization in global governance today?

Bureaucratic and rational (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is identified as a gap in global governance by the World Health Organization?

Jurisdictional gap (B) Signup and view all the answers

What process in global governance involves the carrying out of public policy and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations?

Implementation and enforcement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a commonality shared by the various regimes of global governance according to the text?

Bureaucratic rationality (A) Signup and view all the answers